The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-07
Cow-calf production lifestyle choice
The cow-calf stage in raising beef cattle is part of the U.S. agricultural landscape, with a wide variation in farm revenue and production practices across the United States. Unlike other sectors in... Read more
2024-11-07
Strong September Lifts U.S. Dairy Exports to Best Quarter in Nearly Two Years
Year-over-year (YOY) U.S. dairy exports jumped 8.5% in September in milk solids equivalent (MSE) terms, reflecting strengthening global demand in most regions outside of China. It was the third... Read more
2024-11-07
From Dairy Fellow to Capitol Hill: Advocating for the Livestock Industry
In the intricate world of agricultural policy, decisions made in Washington, D.C., have far-reaching impacts on farms across the nation. In this complex landscape, Stephanie McBath ’19, director of... Read more
2024-11-07
USDEC Engages With Dairy Farmers at Annual Meeting
USDEC participated in the 2024 Joint Annual Meeting between the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, the National Milk Producers Federation, and the United Dairy Industry Association. The... Read more
2024-11-07
Livestock and Meat International Trade Data
The Livestock and Meat International Trade Data product includes monthly and annual data for imports and exports of live cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, beef and veal, pork, lamb and mutton, chicken meat,... Read more
2024-11-07
Cattle Producers Congratulate President-Elect Trump for His Decisive Victory
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) congratulated President-Elect Donald Trump on his decisive victory in the 2024 presidential election and reiterated its enthusiasm for working... Read more
2024-11-06
CWT boosts dairy exports globally
CWT cooperatives secure 11.2 million pounds of dairy for export, strengthening the U.S. dairy industry’s position in international markets. Read more
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2024-11-06
Manitoba butter takes home two World Dairy Expo awards
Von Slick’s won awards in categories for flavour and innovation Read more
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2024-11-06
National wheat yield contest honours top farmers
The 2024 National Wheat Yield Contest awards 120 winners, highlighting record participation and innovation in U.S. wheat production. Read more
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2024-11-06
Carbon capture fertilizer plant planned by genesis
Genesis Fertilizers partners with CARBONCO and Whitecap to develop a low carbon-intensity fertilizer facility in Saskatchewan, boosting sustainable agriculture. Read more
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2024-11-06
Reinvigorating Pollinators with Perennial Flax
Across Minnesota, pollinator species are a vital part of the natural and agricultural landscape. However, recent decades have seen a decline in pollinator populations and health. One major cause of... Read more